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Charlotte Allocca discusses imposter syndrome in new counsellors and reframing it as growth. BACP member blogs.

We believe that a paid counsellor should be available in every primary, secondary school, academy and FE college in England.

An overview of the availability and client profile of step 3 therapies. This report looks at the level of choice within the IAPT programme and the demographic profile, diagnosis and number of sessions attended of clients accessing the different psychological therapies. PDF download.

A narrative review summarising the current literature on psychological therapy for children with LTCs, focusing on multiple LTCs, asthma, diabetes,  myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). PDF download.

An exploration of client views and processes of change. This study presents six case studies looking at the everyday experiences, expectations and experiences of therapy, and the impact of therapy on the lives of carers of people with dementia. PDF download.

Research report summarising the findings of a survey of BACP members' awareness and understanding of FGM, examples of best therapeutic practice when working with survivors of FGM and training needs. PDF download

A systematic review of the literature published since 1980. PDF download.

This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of psychological interventions within women's centres to identify any areas for development in services and to increase awareness of the needs of women who access them. PDF download.

This systematic review aims to add to the substantive knowledge base by updating the literature on the impact of psychosocial interventions for older adult carers and carers of people with dementia published between 2005 and 2011. PDF download.